Kaisa Saarinen

Kaisa Saarinen is a seasoned professional currently serving as Project Lead at Koneen Säätiö, overseeing the research-based art project 'Rubber Dreams of its Lifetime,' which examines the rubber industry in Southeast Asia. Previously, Kaisa held the position of Research Associate at MSCI Carbon Markets, conducting in-depth research on climate policy, and worked as an ESG Analytics Associate at Moody's Corporation, focusing on evaluating the environmental, social, and governance performance of Japanese companies. Kaisa has also contributed as a writer for The Ulkopolitist and occupied various roles including Translator and Copywriter for multiple organizations. Kaisa holds a Master's degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's degree in Politics from the University of Glasgow, complemented by studies at The University of Tokyo.